What tools and gadgets should I carry OTR?

Atta boy.

 

I'm assuming this was sarcasm.

A 16 ounce hammer is "tools", so are most of the things that will allow a driver to move to service which is usually a) faster b) cheaper and c) results in better work than road calls. I care more about a than I do about b or c.

I can sit for hours waiting for road service and get paid $0 or spend 15 minutes and get running down the road.

 

Depends on the route, locations and weather types you will experience year round. Screwdrivers, pliers, vice grips and wrenches are always good to have, some guys have one of those craftsman tool sets, they transfer between the truck and their vehicle. Plus clothes, cold and warm weather, a good flash light, a good headlamp is best and about 5 sets of batteries for it, a carry conceal depending on the company and states, as it’s a jungle out there these days, anything else is up to you.

 

For winter driving snow chains, some sand to pour over the snow when you park up so you tires don't freeze to the snow. A pair of bolt cutters to break the door seals. If your running reefers be sure to keep some anti gel fuel supplement. A mini baseball bat to be used as a tire banger and to beat off lot lizards.